NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Stream dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS, describing incidents dated April 14, 2023.

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Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11533645 · Filed July 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 19ERD. The contact stated that the frame was bent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the hitch frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…

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Incorrect Axle Capacity Information/Part 567

NHTSA #17V343000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2017 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7 vehicles

Repair completion: 28.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Gulf Stream campaign GS2500517 · Owners notified June 26, 2017 · Vehicles built April 13, 2017 – May 12, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2018 Vintage Cruiser travel trailers, model VN23BHS. The Federal Certification Label overstates the capacity of each axle by 700lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf Stream will notify owners and will mail them a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS2500517.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS.

Structure

ODI #11533645

Incident: April 14, 2023 · Filed: July 21, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 19ERD. The contact stated that the frame was bent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the hitch frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

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